

Before 2020, Apple used the same Intel processors which meant their machines were natively compatible with Windows. Mainstream Intel and AMD processors use a different processor architecture, called x86. All Mac models introduced or refreshed since 2020 have used an Apple Silicon processor like an M1 or M2 that is not compatible with the same version of Windows that would be installed on a standard PC.

Since Apple switched to using proprietary ARM-based chips with the arrival of the M1 in 2020, it’s no longer possible to run “standard” x86 Windows on modern Apple computers.

What You Need to Know About Installing Windows Natively on a Mac Install Windows on Your Intel Mac with Boot Camp Other Options for Running a Windows VM on Mac Option 2: Run a Virtual Windows Machine With VMware Run Windows in a Virtual Machine on a Mac
